Personal Support Worker
- Ancaster, ON, Canada
Approximate hourly wage: $21.64 – $22.92 · Temporary
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- Approximate hourly wage: $21.64 – $22.92
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- Temporary
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are searching for Casual Personal Support Workers to join our Parkland Ancaster team based in Ancaster, Ontario.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Approximate hourly wage: $21.64 – $22.92
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through the Shannex Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
- Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment.
- Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities daily.
- Assists with light housekeeping duties.
- Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice.
- Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor
- Additional duties as required
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A valid Personal Support Worker diploma
- Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire.
- Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in French considered an asset.
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset.
- Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset.
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, meals, and mobility according to assigned care plans. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, support leisure activities, perform light housekeeping and delegated nursing tasks, and report relevant care or safety information to a supervisor.
Requirements
A valid Personal Support Worker diploma and flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays are required, along with a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector screening upon hire. Advanced English proficiency is required; Alzheimer’s and dementia care training and experience with older adults in long-term care or senior living are assets.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Resident Care Planning
- Bathing and Dressing Assistance
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Meal Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Leisure Activity Planning
- Light Housekeeping
- Delegated Nursing Acts
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Resident Safety
- Communication
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Benefits
- WorkPerks Discounts
- Continuing Education and Training
- Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement Opportunities
- Service Excellence and Safety Recognition
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Personal Support Worker Diploma
- Resident Care
- Resident Care Plan
- Personal Hygiene
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Meal Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Leisure Activities
- Light Housekeeping
- Delegated Nursing Acts
- Scope Of Practice
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Long-Term Care
- Senior Living
- Alzheimer’s Care
- Dementia Care
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Resident Safety
- Continuous Improvement
- Healthcare